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Hastings College

Hastings, NE

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BA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenInternal AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Contribute across acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and design as a Theatre major

Faculty, including Instructor of Theatre Kathleen Lorenzen, bring professional theatre, film, and commercial experience that opens doors to internships

Training

Train in the Scott Studio Theatre's flexible black-box space, designed to also prepare students for on-camera work

Performance & Productions

Perform in four major productions each year, plus a musical staged jointly with the Music program every other year

Collaborate with outside groups, including Hastings Community Theatre

Professional Development

Summer apprenticeships and internships at regional theatres are recommended, with department help arranging auditions and applications

Join Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, alongside Alpha Chi

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

891

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,244

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$54,444

Before aid

Average net price

$24,452

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hastings.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 7:51 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Contribute across acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and design as a Theatre major

Faculty, including Instructor of Theatre Kathleen Lorenzen, bring professional theatre, film, and commercial experience that opens doors to internships

Training

Train in the Scott Studio Theatre's flexible black-box space, designed to also prepare students for on-camera work

Performance & Productions

Perform in four major productions each year, plus a musical staged jointly with the Music program every other year

Collaborate with outside groups, including Hastings Community Theatre

Professional Development

Summer apprenticeships and internships at regional theatres are recommended, with department help arranging auditions and applications

Join Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, alongside Alpha Chi

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Contribute across acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and design as a Theatre major

Faculty, including Instructor of Theatre Kathleen Lorenzen, bring professional theatre, film, and commercial experience that opens doors to internships

Training

Train in the Scott Studio Theatre's flexible black-box space, designed to also prepare students for on-camera work

Performance & Productions

Perform in four major productions each year, plus a musical staged jointly with the Music program every other year

Collaborate with outside groups, including Hastings Community Theatre

Professional Development

Summer apprenticeships and internships at regional theatres are recommended, with department help arranging auditions and applications

Join Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, alongside Alpha Chi

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Scholarship Priority (admissions application)Feb 15, 2027

Talent Scholarship Audition/RequirementsMar 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Talent Scholarships · hastings.edu

Post-Enrollment Audition Requirements

No audition is required for the initial application. This is an internal program gate students complete after enrolling at the university.Gateway source

Student Learning Outcomes · hastings.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

No separate theatre admission audition is published for first-year applicants

Apply to Hastings College through the university application

What's The Process

Post-Enrollment

Theatre majors complete a first-year assessment through an audition

A mid-major assessment in Theatre History or Script Analysis must be passed to remain in the major

The capstone project is the final program assessment

Scholarship Info

Theatre Scholarships

Theatre majors, minors, and participating students are eligible for Plus One talent scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

72%

school-wide

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

891

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,244

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$54,444

Before aid

Average net price

$24,452

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · hastings.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Contribute across acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and design as a Theatre major

Faculty, including Instructor of Theatre Kathleen Lorenzen, bring professional theatre, film, and commercial experience that opens doors to internships

Training

Train in the Scott Studio Theatre's flexible black-box space, designed to also prepare students for on-camera work

Performance & Productions

Perform in four major productions each year, plus a musical staged jointly with the Music program every other year

Collaborate with outside groups, including Hastings Community Theatre

Professional Development

Summer apprenticeships and internships at regional theatres are recommended, with department help arranging auditions and applications

Join Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, alongside Alpha Chi

Updated Aug 30, 7:51 PM

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